Joint Travel Regulations Changes

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TitleDescriptionEffective Date
UTD/CTD for MAP 64-24(I), Correct Omission of U.S. Space Force in the Uniformed Services ListThis item corrects an omission of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in the Uniformed Services list under the Joint Travel Regulations introduction page. Effective October 1, 2024.10/1/2024
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP – 20-23(E), Premium Class and Premium Economy DefinitionThis item edits JTR, pars. 020205, 031802, and Appendix A to incorporate the definition change of premium class accommodations, introduce premium economy airline accommodations as a class of service, and management controls related to the use premium class accommodations.6/1/2023
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 01-23(I), Electronic Travel System Use of DD 1610This item clarifies that travel authorizations or orders produced in an electronic travel system do not require the use of a DD Form 1610. A printout of the travel authorization is considered a valid order as long as it contains the required elements from the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).1/24/2023
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 01-25(I), Update to Dual Lodging Approval AuthorityThis item updates Table 2-16 adding the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC) as the approval authority of dual lodging request which exceed 7 days for special operations travel/missions funded under Major Force Program – 11 (MFP-11). Effective February 1, 2025.2/1/2025
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 04-24(I), Remove Reference to Travel Modernization Pilot Program ExemptionThis item removes the Travel Modernization Pilot Program exemption for using Defense Table of Distances.1/31/2024
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 05-24(I), Clarification of Limitation on Lodging Taxes and Fees ReimbursementThis item clarifies that if a traveler does not utilize lodging at or below the lodging portion of the applicable per diem rate, and is not authorized AEA, lodging taxes and percentage-based fees will be prorated to what the Government would have paid if the traveler did utilize lodging at the per diem rate. If the TDY location is an ILP location, the same applies to the published ILP rate rather than the per diem rate.3/7/2024
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 100-24(I), CY2025 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage RatesThis memo announces the CY2025 POV Mileage Rates and updates the Frequently Asked Questions on the DTMO website for official temporary and relocation mileage rates. This change applies to travel and relocation performed on or after January 1, 2025. Effective January 1, 2025.1/1/2025
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 101-24(I), CY2025 Government Meal Rates Frequently Asked QuestionsThis item revises the Government Meal Rates Frequently Asked Questions on the DTMO website. Effective January 1, 2025.1/1/2025
UTD/CTD for MAP/CAP 102-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 5 Tables 5-62 through 5-106 - 508CThis item restructures the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Tables 5-62 through 5-106 to bring them into compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794d). Effective January 1, 2025.1/1/2025
UTD/CTD FOR MAP/CAP 103-24(I), Restructure Joint Travel Regulations Chapter 3 Tables – 508 CompliantThis item restructures the Joint Travel Regulations Table 3-1 through Table 3-8 to bring them into compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794d). Effective January 1, 2025.1/1/2025
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